yachts

The Caribbean’s Iconic Bitter End Yacht Club Is Coming Back

In the BVI, It’s Christmas in July

By the Caribbean Journal staff Beaches, parties, yachts, turquoise waters, cocktails and spectacular music. If a BVI vacation feels like Christmas in July, well, it actually is. This year is the latest annual edition of the BVI’s Christmas in July …

Another Reason to Visit Antigua and Barbuda Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the hottest sailing events in the world is set for its latest edition in Antigua and Barbuda. The 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week begins April 27 with the world-renowned regatta expected to …

You Can Now Buy Yachts With Bitcoin

By the Caribbean Journal staff Bitcoin mania has officially hit the sea, with the fast-growing crypotcurrency now entering the yacht brokerage market in the Caribbean. Fort Lauderdale-based Denison Yachting has announced that it will now accept Bitcoin as payment for …

The 11 Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing, Yachting and Boating

We have often said, to really understand an island you must go out in a boat and look back. Boating and Islands just go together — to really see a place and know a place you must get away from …

British Virgin Islands Courts Mega Yachts

Above: the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands says it is making greater efforts to attract large commercial yachts to register in the British Overseas Territory. “The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) is a …

7 Caribbean Regattas For March and April

IT’S THAT time of year again. During March and April, the Caribbean plays host to some of the finest yachting events in the world. Each year, the top international circuit of sailing comes to the region, and the best events …

Barbados Looking to Yachting Market for Tourism Growth

Above: Yachts in Bridgetown harbour (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has invested almost $2 million to upgrade infrastructure at the inner basin of Bridgetown’s Careenage as part of a bid to develop yachting as a niche market …

Jamaica Looks to Encourage Yacht Sector

Above: Jamaica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is working to encourage more yachts to register in the country, the government said recently. The country’s cabinet has approved a single prescribed annual fee that would replace the …